Encompassing one continuous mountainous region, geologically once part of the North American Apelachians, Monfrague & Villuercas offer nature at it's most pristine and remote

MONFRAGUE

Named Mons Fragorum - the fragrant mounds - by the Romans, the park conserves precious indigenous flora and fauna and is a walker's and bird-watcher's paradise

As many as 340 bird species settle here within each yearly cycle. Species include the Golden Eagle, Black Egyptian Vulture, Black Stork and the elusive Iberian Lynx. The area is also rich in plant diversity

VILLUERCAS

Designated geo-park by UNESCO in 2011 the region is a symbol for sustainable tourism

All roads lead to the cultural and spiritual heart, the shrine to Our Lady Of Guadalupe

The park's physical pinnacle, the 1601m peak Risco De La Villuerca, offers views of the peaks and valleys of this achingly beautiful landscape

GOLDEN TRIANGLE: Extremadura's World Heritage

GUADALUPE

Nestled in he mountain landscape of Geoparque Villuercas-Ibores the diminutive village of Guadalupe houses a Great Basilica and Real Monasterio dedicated to Extremadura's Patron Saint. The Monasterio curates works by Spain's Caravaggio, Zurbarán, Velazquez, El Greco and other masters

MÉRIDA

Ancient capital of the Roman province of Lusitania, Augusta Emérita preserves the country's most complete ensemble of Roman archeological remains, the amphitheatre the site for the annual festival of classical theatre

Modern Mérida maintains its power base as the seat of Extremadura's regional parliament

CÁCERES

The provincial capital preserves an architectural heritage well worth a visit, the City's Moorish walls contanining the second largest water cistern in the world

Nearby Barruecos Regional Park offers walking around lakes and rock formations sculpted by the elements. Within the Park the Vostel Museum houses works by the eccentric German artist of the same name and others

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VISITOR COMMENTS

"Four of the best: quirky yoga holidays"

Yoga and mindful walking at the Spanish
Yoga Retreat, Trujillo,
Spain. What makes this retreat brilliant is
not only the bespoke yoga - José Manuel Poncé
who runs it is a cranial osteopath as well as a yoga
teacher and gives you insights into your posture,
alignment and flexibility - but also the food, walking
and location.

The yoga classes, the utterly delicious meals (yes, I probably
ate too much, very happily) your excellent company, wandering
the streets of Trujillo, breakfasting in the square and enjoying
the pool with the locals

I so enjoyed it and you both seemed so spontaneous and relaxed
while managing to be perfectly organised at the same time!

Thank you a thousand times Manuel and Brandon. It was just
splendid

Wendy Furniss, London UK

"Top choice. Deserves every one of the 5 stars" * * * * *

Having taken both classes and yoga holidays in Trujillo with
Manuel I believe you couldn't do better. He has a true gift for
healing, and both body and spirit feel so much better after each
session

One of the key differences is that Manuel employs his deep
understanding of the body to help you truly experience what
yoga should feel like, rather than striving for advanced poses
for the sake of it

It’s concentrated therapy in a class

Anne Cullen, London, UK

"Outstanding teacher!"

I needed an intense time of study to develop my yoga practice,
found Manuel’s web page, love Spain, so off to Trujillo I went

Brilliant week of practice - really focused on individual needs.
The food is spectacular too and I’m not a vegetarian!

Visited Manuel’s practice in London for a review session and
returned to Spain for another week’s yoga last June

I can't recommend him highly enough

Father Peter Wright, Catholic Priest, UK

"Relaxation in an amazing location"

Many will know Manuel for his Yoga, Osteopathy and his healing
touch in London but this is a another level

I can not comment for a larger group but Manuel specialises in
creating intimacy. He has a whole range of experience and skills
to add to those stated and has helped me in a number of ways in
treatment terms

But here in Trujillo there is the whole aspect of Spanish hospitality
thrown in. The cooking is quirky and has influences from Mexico,
North Africa and the far east - as well as Spanish of course.
The town is a delight to walk round and there are many lovely
bars and cafes to share a bottle of wine, relax and talk therapy.
Works a treat!!

Keith Richards OBE, Lagos, Nigeria

"I fully intend to return for more of
the same"

I went on the yoga and walking retreat in June and the weather
may have been iffy but everything else was fabulous

Manuel and Brandon are both so welcoming and, like them, their
home is quirky, fun and restful in equal measure

The food is truly amazing - I'm not a vegetarian but if I could
have them as my personal chefs I'd don't think I'd even miss
bacon sandwiches!

...we got plenty of individual attention during the yoga sessions
which were tailored to our various needs and which I found very
inspiring and therapeutic

Trujillo itself is a lovely place, and the late afternoon walks
in the surrounding countryside were a delight. I fully intend
to return for more of the same

Frances Hitchcock, Surrey, UK

"I loved eating the world!"

A very late but huge thank you for such an enjoyable & instructive
four days. I learnt so much & am so much conscious of how I walk,
sit, stand, let alone my yoga practice

The enormous lunches you cooked for us were SO delicious, I loved
eating the world! ( & may have to steal recipes from you....)

Xxpeppi

Peppi Taylor, Jeweller, Oxford

Four of the best: quirky
yoga holidays by Francesca Syz

Yoga and mindful walking at the Spanish
Yoga Retreat,Trujillo,
Spain. What makes this retreat brilliant is
not only the bespoke yoga - José Manuel Poncé
who runs it is a cranial osteopath as well as a yoga
teacher and gives you insights into your posture,
alignment and flexibility - but also the food, walking
and location. In the historic town of Trujillo, Extremadura,
a three-hour drive from Madrid you choose your accommodation
- from the upmarket NH Palacio De Santa Marta to the
simpler Mesón El Blasón - congregating
each morning at Poncé's house, two minutes
from the town square. Poncé and his partner
Brandon Everett, an excellent cook, converted a coach
house into this rustic-chic hideaway with fantastic
vegetarian meals. After breakfast you move up to a
tranquil loft with a terrace for yoga. In the afternoons,
Poncé leads walks in the Extremaduran countryside,
dispensing guidance on how to focus on the present.
The details week-long yoga and mindful
walking retreats cost from £495 for the course
including meals. Accommodation from £108 for
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